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Systems Engineer, Perception - Autonomy Trucking

Applied Compute

Applied Compute

Software Engineering
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
USD 118k-250k / year + Equity
Posted on Mar 6, 2026

Location

Sunnyvale

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Self-Driving Systems

Hear from our Engineers:

About the role

We are looking for a Perception Systems Engineer with an automotive background in ADAS and/or autonomous driving. This engineer will define and manage the perception subsystem requirements as well as evaluate its safety and performance for autonomous driving at scale. This engineer will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of this project in the automotive industry space..

At Applied Intuition, you will:

  • Design, monitor and manage full subsystem-level requirements for full perception requirements and evaluate the subsystem to ensure that the it meets intended requirements

  • Support tools development to derive perception requirements from stakeholder needs and safety case to meet program level standards

  • Work with the team to develop and manage scalable V&V pipeline for perception to evaluate performance and support release

  • Coordinate with perception SW team to align on requirements

  • Work with HW teams on designing the perception sensor set and hardware

  • Provide clear goals for all areas of a project and manage tasks to oversee their timely execution

We're looking for someone who has:

  • 3+ years of experience in a system engineering role responsible for owning system requirements, testing systems for verification, and designing system requirements in the automotive industry

  • Experience in working on perception systems

  • Expertise in different sensor modalities used for autonomous driving

  • Coding expertise developing scripts for overall perception requirements framework and evaluation (python preferred, C++ nice to have)

  • MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or equivalent

  • Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering

  • Experience with ADAS, autonomous systems, and robotics (L2++ systems)

Nice to have:

  • Project management and leadership experience in the AV industry

  • Research experience in the AV and robotics fields

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $118,000 - $250,000 USD annually.